Post Match. Pies demolish Dons - all comments please

Deja Vu · Post by **Deja Vu** » Sun Jul 31, 2011 8:15 pm

Agreed. Love Pendles to death

Duff Soviet Union · Post by **Duff Soviet Union** » Sun Jul 31, 2011 8:17 pm

Double ditto. Judd can have the Brownlow, worthless award that it is. Not a patch on Pendles' class.

Doc63 · Post by **Doc63** » Sun Jul 31, 2011 8:19 pm

^^^ Couldnt agree more. Pendles is one of those players that seem to have the time to weigh up all the options, then hit his target with a perfect pass by hand of foot. And yes, he's our best finisher, on the run or set shot.

If he played as a permanent forward, he'd easily kick 40-50 goals, and create many more. Unfortunately, he's needed all over the ground!

Would love to see the look of horror on the faces of the Scum loving media if he wins the Brownlow, which he may very well do.

Geek · Post by **Geek** » Sun Jul 31, 2011 8:20 pm

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Post by **1eyedpie** » Sun Jul 31, 2011 8:22 pm

Doc63 wrote:^^^ Couldnt agree more. Pendles is one of those players that seem to have the time to weigh up all the options, then hit his target with a perfect pass by hand of foot. And yes, he's our best finisher, on the run or set shot.

If he played as a permanent forward, he'd easily kick 40-50 goals, and create many more. Unfortunately, he's needed all over the ground!

Would love to see the look of horror on the faces of the Scum loving media if he wins the Brownlow, which he may very well do.

Yes we must remember that Murphy has had an outstanding year also and would be stealing votes from Judd!

I give Pendles and G.Ablett a very big chance of an upset!

AN_Inkling · Post by **AN_Inkling** » Sun Jul 31, 2011 8:26 pm

Pendlebury is a Del Santo type, with the added ability to win the inside ball (not Del's forte to say the least).

Something I agree with Mr Spain on, is how much of Pendlebury's Basketball background seems to show in his game. Early on I used to notice the "steals" he'd make - intercepting the ball with one hand, but there is also his ability to hold and use the ball in traffic as if he was 10 metres in the clear; his ability to assess situations and continually deliver a ball with precision and finish off shots on goal.

Probably too much post-hoc attribution going on here, but he definitely plays the game like a classic Basketball point guard.

think better · Post by **think better** » Sun Jul 31, 2011 8:33 pm

Just watched the replay -frigging amazing. With 6.20 to go in the third quarter Essendon were still in front. We then kick into gear and 'see you later.'

Duff Soviet Union · Post by **Duff Soviet Union** » Sun Jul 31, 2011 8:34 pm

AN_Inkling wrote:Pendlebury is a Del Santo type, with the added ability to win the inside ball (not Del's forte to say the least).

Something I agree with Mr Spain on, is how much of Pendlebury's Basketball background seems to show in his game. Early on I used to notice the "steals" he'd make - intercepting the ball with one hand, but there is also his ability to hold and use the ball in traffic as if he was 10 metres in the clear; his ability to assess situations and continually deliver a ball with precision and finish off shots on goal.

Probably too much post-hoc attribution going on here, but he definitely plays the game like a classic Basketball point guard.

I agree. There have been plenty of AFL players who played basketball for a while, but Pendles is the only one I've seen who makes me think "he plays like a great basketballer would play". I honestly reckon that if Pendles hadn't chosen footy he'd be the Boomers point guard.

Post by **Donny** » Sun Jul 31, 2011 8:34 pm

On now on Fox 1. Just started.

eddiesmith · Post by **eddiesmith** » Sun Jul 31, 2011 8:38 pm

Awesome win, lets be realistic here, you cannot just go out and play 4 bruising qtrs of footy every single week and still win a flag

When you come up against ok teams but are alot lower on the ladder its often better to sit back, take what they have to give and then blow them away. If Essendon or any team was capable of putting in a performance like their first qtr over an entire match they would be top 2-3 in the league not outside the 8. Most teams can do what Essendon did, but only the best can sustain it and if you expect a 4 qtr demolition like Geelong gave Melbourne yesterday every week then this has obviously been a very dissapointing year for you

They obviously felt they had something to prove yesterday, we dont have anything to prove during the Home and Away season

jack_spain · Post by **jack_spain** » Sun Jul 31, 2011 8:39 pm

AN_Inkling wrote:
Doc63 wrote: Pendlebury though, is now the best player in the leauge. I'd pick him over any player in the competition.
I agree. And it's all about effectiveness. He wins the contested ball as well as anyone, but unlike a Judd or maybe a Ball, he doesn't hack the ball forward hoping a teammate can get on the end of it, or make a dinky two metre handball - he puts on a move or two, creates space, looks like he's not even trying and hits the best option with a nicely weighted handball or pinpoint pass. Sure, it doesn't look as impressive as Judd getting rid of the ball with players hanging off him, but it's far more effective.

Swan is more like Judd in that way and uses his muscle to break through tackles, and is often under pressure or having just broken away from pressure when delivering a pass - hence their disposal efficiency is never going to be as good as Scott's (along with the fact that Pendles is just a better kick than both).

The other aspect of his game that is a joy to behold is his finishing - he may even be better than Sidebottom (whaddya reckon Mike? ). The way he calmly puts through tough, angled and snapped shots at goal is simply amazing; has rarely missed this year. Again, Judd and Swan are simply not even close to being in Pendlebury's league in this area.

The coolest, calmest, silkiest and yes, I think, even best player in the comp.

OMG. This is truly a historic night. I agree 100% with AN_Inkling as well.

didick · Post by **didick** » Sun Jul 31, 2011 8:39 pm

Donny wrote:Reimers the dog ??

He sure did, the dog ??

What's with these derogatory references to dogs ?

He should get a please explain at least. Our away game seats are down there and there r so many little kids down there. How would the prick have felt if he'd have copped some poor 3 year old in the face?

jack_spain · Post by **jack_spain** » Sun Jul 31, 2011 8:43 pm

AN_Inkling wrote:Something I agree with Mr Spain on, is how much of Pendlebury's Basketball background seems to show in his game. Early on I used to notice the "steals" he'd make - intercepting the ball with one hand, but there is also his ability to hold and use the ball in traffic as if he was 10 metres in the clear; his ability to assess situations and continually deliver a ball with precision and finish off shots on goal.

Probably too much post-hoc attribution going on here, but he definitely plays the game like a classic Basketball point guard.

The planets are definitely aligning again.

HAL · Post by **HAL** » Sun Jul 31, 2011 8:44 pm

didick wrote:
Donny wrote:Reimers the dog ??

He sure did, the dog ??

What's with these derogatory references to dogs ?
He should get a please explain at least. Our away game seats are down there and there r so many little kids down there. How would the prick have felt if he'd have copped some poor 3 year old in the face?

Oops. Too much data.

3.14159 · Post by **3.14159** » Sun Jul 31, 2011 8:47 pm

He's a big unit too.

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